Mirrored Shadow Box Jewelry Holder for Open Hook Jewelry

ABSTRACT

This invention is designed to provide flexibility of décor options while providing easy access, storage, display and the ability to sample-view the wearing of any jewelry that attaches to a persons body part with a hook. This invention is unique due to the combination of the decorative frame, see-through mesh screen (for jewelry hanging), shadow box and mirror features. This invention is intended for wall mounting similar to a picture or mirror.

BACKGROUND

The organizing of personal jewelry, especially hanging type jewelry is aconstant struggle for most people. While many products are availablethat store or display jewelry, the need for new and creative productswill only increase as more and more people obtain and need to storetheir jewelry in a fashionable and accessible way.

THE PROBLEM AND RELATED PRIOR ACTS

The type of jewelry that this invention is designed for is the hangingjewelry that attaches to a persons body part with an open hook. Thesetypes of jewelry hang down from the hook typically from ½-inch to 6inches or more. The hanging jewelry becomes tangled and twisted anddifficult to access when placed in a jewelry box. Numerous prior actshave attempted to solve the problems related to storage and display ofjewelry, however, no device has been designed with the flexibility ofdécor, a see-through mesh screen, shadow box and mirror incorporatedinto a single wall hanging unit. Examples of prior act devices thatattempt to solve the jewelry storage and display issues are: UnitedStates patents discovered in the records of the United States Patent andTrademark Offices for example: U.S. Pat. No. 7,008,029 issued Mar. 7,2006 to Aclin, U.S. Pat. No. 5,950,815 issued Nov. 25, 1998 toYetman-Bellows, U.S. Pat. No. 5,363,950 issued Nov. 25 to Carter, U.S.Pat. No. 5,121,815 issued Jun. 16, 1992 to Lindsey, et al, U.S. Pat. No.4,905,821 issued Mar. 6, 1990 to Corbett and U.S. Pat. No. 4,821,883issued Jan. 7, 1988 to Miller. All of the above prior acts incorporate amesh or woven material over a frame of some sort for the randomdisplaying of jewelry. This invention is different in that the mesh issee-through and is placed in the forefront of a shadow box and a mirrorfacing the mesh and front of the invention is placed at the back of theshadow box.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

This invention of a mirrored shadow box jewelry holder will allow aperson to store and display jewelry with a hook attaching method in adecorative, easy to access way that simultaneously allows a person tosample-view the wearing of said jewelry. The decorative frame offers avariety of design features. The see-through mesh screen will give theillusion of the jewelry floating in air. The shadow box feature givesdepth to the jewelry hanger while providing the space behind the screenthat prevents hook contact with the mirror feature. The mirror featureallows sample viewing for the user while wearing the jewelry. Thiscombination allows the user to view, select and sample-view all in onelocation without having to leave or manipulate the invention. Theintended setup location of this invention is to hang the invention on awall at eye level, although it can be set on a horizontal surface withlittle effort using an easel or similar device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is the front view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a close-up cross section of the side view.

FIG. 3 is the side view of the invention.

FIG. 4 is the front perspective showing each of the separate componentsof the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The invention is intended for wall mounting at eye level of the user,although it can be placed on a horizontal surface like a dresser orvanity with the addition of an easel or similar device. It is anintegrated design with function first as jewelry storage and display,second as design as a variety of decorative frames can change theappearance but not the function or features of the invention and lastlyas a combination design and function with the mirror feature providingfor the attractive reflection and an instant sample viewing while theuser is wearing the jewelry.

FIG. 1 shows the front view of the invention with 10 being thesee-through mesh screen to be used for the random displaying of the hookattaching jewelry. 11 is the shadow box feature with a minimum of ½-inchseparation between the mesh and 12 the mirror at the back of the shadowbox frame. When assembled, components 10, 11 and 12 are secured withadhesives to the inside groove at the back of the decorative frame 13.

FIG. 2 is a close-up detail from the side with 19 being thecardboard-like backing 20 being the mirror that sets into the groove 21around the entire back interior edge of the shadow box frame 22. 23 thesee-through mesh screen is secured into the groove 24 around the entireback interior edge of the decorative frame 25 with adhesives.

FIG. 3 shows the side perspective of the invention with 14 being thedecorative frame, 15 being the see-through mesh 16 is the shadow boxframe 17 is the mirror and 18 is a cardboard-like backing that coversthe entire back of the shadow box frame that is attached (with screws ornails) to the back of the shadow box frame 16 preventing the exposure ofthe edges of the mirror 17.

FIG. 4 shows each individual component in the order of assembly with 26being the decorative frame. 27 the see-through mesh screen is thenattached to the back interior edge of the decorative frame 26 withadhesives. 28 the shadow box frame is set into the groove at the back ofthe decorative frame over 27 the see-through mesh screen with the resultof sandwiching the see-through screen 27 between the decorative frame 26and the shadow box frame 28. 29 the mirror is then set into the grooveat the back of 28 the shadow box frame and 30 the cardboard-like backingis attached to the back of 28 the shadow box frame with screws or nails.

Standard picture frame hanging hardware is then installed at the back ofthe invention so that the invention can be displayed on the wall.

1. The invention of a jewelry holder for hanging, displaying and sample viewing of any jewelry that attaches to any body part with a hook.
 2. An invention with a decorative rectangular or square frame with a groove (rabbit) at the back inside margin of the decorative frame. The purpose of the decorative frame is to provide a variety of décor options to the jewelry holder while allowing support of the following functional components: see-through screen, shadow box frame and mirror.
 3. A see-through mesh screen attached with adhesive to the decorative frame at the back inside groove of the decorative frame. The purpose of the see-through screen is to provide an area for random hanging and displaying of the hook attaching jewelry while allowing visible access to the following components: shadow box frame and mirror.
 4. rectangular or square shadow box frame with a minimum depth of ½-inch and with a groove (rabbit) at the back inside margin of the shadow box frame. The front margin of the shadow box frame is secured into the groove of the decorative frame with adhesive thus sandwiching the see-through mesh screen between the decorative frame and the front margin of the shadow box frame. The purpose of the shadow box frame is to provide a minimum ½-inch clearance between see-through mesh screen and the mirror.
 5. A mirror set into the groove at the back inside margin of the shadow box frame. The purpose of the mirror is to provide both a decorative aspect and a functional aspect to the jewelry holder. The functional aspect of the mirror is to allow the user to sample-view the wearing of the jewelry without moving away from the jewelry holder.
 6. A thin piece of cardboard-like material is attached mechanically (brads or screws) to the back margin of the shadow box. The purpose of the cardboard-like material is to cover the edges of the mirror and to allow attachment of wall hanging devices (hooks or wires). 